Everly, IA

Iowa

Everly is a small town in Iowa with a population of 586. Residents earn $55,192 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
586 Population 558/sq mi density
$55,192 Median Income $32,043 per capita
$104,400 Home Value $149,656 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,192 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, $770/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,192
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,400
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $770
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

How Everly Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population586
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,192
Per Capita$32,043
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,540M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,400
Rent$770
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$149,656
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation1,357 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+91.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Libraries5

Is Everly a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Everly receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Everly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Everly is $55,192, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Everly is $104,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Everly experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Everly has a population of 586 with a density of 558 people per square mile. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%).

Population

586
Total Population
558
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Everly vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Everly vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Everly is $55,192, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Everly vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,192
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,043
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
IRS Avg AGI$77,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)742
County GDP$1,540M

Business (County)

Restaurants48
Healthcare57
Retail97
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,811
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Everly is $104,400, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $770 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $149,656.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,400
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$149,656

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$107
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio106.8%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$770
34% below US avg
Rent Burden23.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,811
37% above US avg
Effective Rate4.61%
In Everly, 34.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Everly vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.0%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Checkup Rate74.4%
Premature Death7,924/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access74.6%
Healthcare Facilities57

Crime Rates: Everly vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Everly has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.8 inches
29% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,357 ft (414 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density558/sq mi
Coordinates43.1651°N, 95.3175°W
County FIPS19041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.8%

Winner: Republican by 43.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+91.3%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density558/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants48
Retail Stores97

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Work from Home1.3%

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